Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

Category Archives: Business of Construction

The Construction Lawyer as Counselor

Originally posted 2019-04-24 10:56:09. It’s been a while since I discussed the role that I believe a construction lawyer should serve.  Back in 2013, I discussed how those of us that practice construction law are seen as “necessary evils.”  I was thinking over the weekend about certain clients and matters (as I often do, particularly

Do We Really Want Courts Deciding if Our Construction Contracts are Fair?

Originally posted 2015-03-17 10:06:56. As I posted recently, the Virginia General Assembly has passed, and I can see no reason why the governor won’t sign, a bill that would essentially invalidate preemptive contractual waivers of lien rights as they relate to subcontractors and material suppliers.  It does not apply to General Contractors, but it is

BIM Legal Liabilities: Not That Different

Originally posted 2012-12-07 09:00:28. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Scott P. Fitzsimmons.  Scott is an attorney with the construction law firm Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, where he represents contractors, subcontractors, owners, and engineers.  He is also a LEED AP and an instructor for AGC of D.C., where he